YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2003: Re: first period on the pill

Re: first period on the pill

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 06:46:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Lindsey wrote: >
>Because I have just started taking the pill this month, I'm thinking
>that I might start my period early (this is because of when I started
>taking the pill in my cycle). If I do get it early, should I keep
>taking the pills as they are in the pack, or should I stop taking the
>active pills and resume when my period stops, or should I take the
>active pills until I get to the sugar pills and not take those?
>Also, if my period comes late, do I continue taking the active pills
>even if I've already taken all of my sugar pills, or should I wait to
>start the active pills until my period ends?
>Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks you.

Finish your 1st pack and start the 2nd as instructed usually on sunday.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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